Helsinki β Ottawa
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Helsinki time).
Sync Helsinki and Ottawa easily. Helsinki is 7 hours ahead of Ottawa. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Helsinki time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:34 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:34 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:34 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Helsinki and Ottawa is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Helsinki Business Pulse
- Culture Extremely direct, honest, and values silence and deep focus.
- Lunch Break 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Finns are remarkably direct and honest; do not waste time with small talk. Silence in meetings is a sign of thinking and respectβdo not rush to fill it. Honesty and reliability are the most important business values.
Ottawa Business Pulse
- Culture Formal, professional, and influenced by government and high-tech industries.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Ottawa is the capital of Canada; expect high professional standards and formal protocols. It is also a major tech hub. Punctuality and clear communication are highly valued. Avoid calling late on Friday afternoon.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Helsinki | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki | America/Toronto |
| Country | Finland | Canada |
| Coordinates | 60.17, 24.94 | 45.42, -75.70 |
| Population | 660,000 | 994,000 |